The Tin Drum
“A savage, sweeping epic of society in chaos.”
In 1924, Oskar Matzerath is born in the Free City of Danzig. At age three, he falls down a flight of stairs and stops growing. In 1939, World War II breaks out.
Where to watch The Tin Drum in United States
Can I watch The Tin Drum in United States? Yes — you can stream The Tin Drum in United States on Criterion Channel and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Tin Drum streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | INA madelen, MUBI | Canal VOD, Sooner, LaCinetek |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus, Tivify | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Acontra Plus |
| Brazil | Looke, NetMovies | — |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About The Tin Drum
The Tin Drum is a 1979 German-language drama, history and war film directed by Volker Schlöndorff. The cast is led by Mario Adorf, Angela Winkler, David Bennent. It has a runtime of 2h 42m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, HBO Max.
The Tin Drum was produced by Jadran Film, Artemis Film, and Franz Seitz Filmproduktion and made in France and Germany. It was released on May 2, 1979, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $17 million worldwide.
- Director
- Volker Schlöndorff
- Writers
- Volker Schlöndorff, Franz Seitz Junior, Jean-Claude Carrière
- Release date
- May 2, 1979
- Original language
- German
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Germany
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $17 million
- Production
- Jadran Film, Artemis Film, Franz Seitz Filmproduktion
The Tin Drum cast & crew
The Tin Drum was directed by Volker Schlöndorff and written by Volker Schlöndorff, Franz Seitz Junior, and Jean-Claude Carrière.
The cast features Mario Adorf as Alfred Matzerath, Angela Winkler as Agnes Matzerath, David Bennent as Oskar Matzerath, Katharina Thalbach as Maria Matzerath, Daniel Olbrychski as Jan Bronski, and Tina Engel as Young Anna Koljaiczek.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maurice Jarre, cinematography is by Igor Luther, and it was produced by Anatole Dauman and Franz Seitz Junior.
Is The Tin Drum worth watching?
The Tin Drum holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 547 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 42m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, history, and war, The Tin Drum is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Tin Drum
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Cast of The Tin Drum
Mario Adorf
Alfred Matzerath
Angela Winkler
Agnes Matzerath
David Bennent
Oskar Matzerath
Katharina Thalbach
Maria Matzerath
Daniel Olbrychski
Jan Bronski
Tina Engel
Young Anna Koljaiczek
Berta Drews
Anna Koljaiczek
Roland Teubner
Joseph Koljaiczek
Tadeusz Kunikowski
Uncle Vinzenz
Andréa Ferréol
Lina Greff
Heinz Bennent
Greff
Ilse Pagé
Gretchen Scheffler
The Tin Drum — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Tin Drum in United States?
The Tin Drum is streaming on Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is The Tin Drum on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Tin Drum is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Tin Drum in?
The Tin Drum is originally in German, with audio tracks including German, Hebrew, Italian, Polish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Tin Drum?
The Tin Drum runs 2 hours 42 minutes (162 minutes).
▸What is The Tin Drum rated?
The Tin Drum is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 547 ratings.
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